What Is the Most Immediate Threat to Life in Children

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the most immediate threat to life in children with thermal injuries?

• A) Shock
• B) Anemia
• C) Local infection
• D) Systemic sepsis

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Definitions:

Cornea

The clear, protective outer layer of the eye that helps to focus incoming light.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to a high concentration of cones.

Purity

The state or quality of being free from contaminants, immorality, or imperfections; often associated with morals, substances, or intentions.

Saturation

In color perception, the intensity or purity of a color, representing how much a hue is free of white light.